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Support PAAF @ Chevy's
Help raise funds for our PAAF foundation by dining at
Chevy’s - 511 Coleman Ave in San Jose - Thursday, August 26, 2010,
5:00pm-9:00pm. Chevy’s will donate 25% of the proceeds to PAAF.
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PAAF Hall of Fame |
| The Police Amateur Athletic Foundation was founded in 1978. Since then, there has been 30 years of outstanding athletic achievements and performances by our members. These dedicated officer / athletes from the San Jose Police Department will be honored each year. Each individual works hard each day as a police officer, then takes that extra step to be an excellent athlete. PAAF is proud to honor these officers with induction into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame. |
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2009 Hall of Fame Dinner / Inductees |
Lt.
Todd Martin (Retired)Todd
began his police career in 1975.
He worked several units within
the San Jose Police Department
until he was promoted to
Sergeant in 1986. Again, he
worked several units as a Sgt
until his promotion to Lt. in
2004 before retiring in 2006
after 31 years of service.
Todd attended Del Mar High
School where he was All League
in Football, All Central Coast
in Basketball and Baseball. Todd
was drafted out of high school
by the San Francisco Giants
where he played at the Class “A”
level. Todd began competing in
the California Police Olympics
in 1976 and competed for 20
years. Here is a list of Todd’s
accomplishments [download
the PDF]. For his
outstanding athletic
accomplishments, Lt. Todd Martin
is inducted into the Police
Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall
of Fame.
Officer
Caren Hare (Retired)
Caren began her career with
the San Jose Police Department
in 1982. She worked Patrol, the
Training Unit, Backgrounds Unit,
Court Liaison Unit, the City
Attorney’s Office and was a
Detective in the Sexual Assault
Unit and the Homicide Unit then
retired. Caren competed for
Pomona College in Swimming and
Water Polo. She swam at four
Nationals in Division 3, winning
several relays. She finished 5th
and 7th individually. She was
inducted into the Pomona College
Hall of Fame in 1992. Caren
competed in her first California
Police Olympics in 1983.
Caren has competed in several
women’s swimming event : 50
Meters Freestyle, 50 Meters
Breast Stroke, 50 Meters Fly,
100 Meters Freestyle, 100 Meters
Individual Medley. In her first
year, she won 7 GOLD medals and
set a new California Police
Olympics in each event.
Throughout her California Police
Olympics career, Caren won over
20 GOLD medals, several SILVER
medals and several BRONZE
medals. In 1983 Caren also
competed in the Team Triathlon
at the Police Olympics in San
Diego with ChaCha Ramon and
Diane Harris. Caren was the
FIRST person, male or female,
out of the water. Together, they
won a SILVER medal. Caren also
competed in Water Polo in the
California Police Olympics.
Caren ran on the San Jose Police
Department’s Baker to Vegas
Relay Team, anchoring the team
one year. In 1985, Caren was the
Swimming Coordinator for the
first ever World Police & Fire
Games in San Jose. Coordinating
an event at the Wolrd Games is
very hard to do. Not only was
she the Swimming Coordinator,
but she competed also. She won 4
GOLD medals and 1 SILVER medal.
She sets World Police & Fire
Games records in 4 events.
For her outstanding athletic
accomplishments, Officer Caren
Hare is inducted into the Police
Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall
of Fame.
Officer
Wendy Hoskin
Wendy started her career with
the San Jose Police Department
in 1990. She has worked Patrol,
Recruiting and Background
Investigations. Wendy has played
soccer since she was 8 years old
and started cycling
competitively at age 19. She
played soccer and raced bicycles
at Cal State Hayward. Wendy
began competing in the
California Police Olympics from
1991 – 1999. Here is a list of
Wendy’s events in the California
Police Olympics: Cycling
Criterium, Cycling Sprints,
Cycling Road Race, Cycling Time
Trials, Mountain Bike,
Volleyball, Soccer, Team
Triathlon. Jet Ski. In 1992,
1993 and 1995, Wendy competed in
the International Police Winter
Games in the following events:
Cross Country 5k Nordic Ski
Race, Cross Country 8k Nordic
Ski Race, Biathlon Races. In
1993, Wendy competed in the
World Police & Fire Games in
Colorado Springs, Colorado in:
Cycling 800 Meter Sprints,
Cycling Criterium, Cycling Road
Race, Cycling Time Trials. Wendy
was also the Cycling Coordinator
for the 2001 California Police &
Fire Games held in San Jose.
Throughout her competing in the
California Police Olympics, the
International Police Winter
Games and the World Police &
Fire Games, Wendy won: 19 GOLD
Medals, 14 SILVER Medals, 5
BRONZE Medals. For her
outstanding athletic
accomplishments, Officer Wendy
Hoskin is inducted into the
Police Amateur Athletic
Foundation Hall of Fame.
Officer
William Mason
Bill started his career with
the San Jose Police Department
in 1986. He has worked Patrol,
Recruiting / Backgrounds and was
an FTO. Bill has run in several
Mercury News 10k races and has
competed in 6 Triathlons. Bill
began competing in the
California Police Olympics in
1987. He has competed in:
Bicycling, Road Race, Mountain
Bike, Cross Country, Team
Triathlon, Body Building. Bill
also competed in the Sea Otter
Mountain Bike Cross Country
Race. This is the largest
organized Mountain Bike race in
the country with over 10,000
racers. Bill won a BRONZE Medal.
Throughout his years of
competing, Bill has won: 11 GOLD
Medals, 20 SILVER Medals, 17
BRONZE Medals. For his
outstanding athletic
accomplishments, Officer William
Mason in inducted into the
Police Amateur Athletic
Foundation Hall of Fame.
Sergeant
Frederick Kotto
Fred began his career with
the San Jose Police Department
in 1996. He has worked Patrol,
the Metro Unit and Narcotics.
Fred was promoted to Sergeant in
2008 and works in Patrol. Fred
was a High School State Track &
Field champion in the 400 meter
dash. He was a running back for
the University of Washington
Huskies, who were then ranked #
1 in the country. He averaged
5.5 yards per carry. Fred
also ran Track at the University
of Washington. He was one of the
top 400 meter sprinters in the
world with a personal best of
46.2 seconds. He earned a
varsity letter as a true
freshman. Months before the 1998
U.S. Olympic Trials, a
motorcycle accident destroyed
his left knee. Doctors said
walking normal would be a
challenge and running would be
impossible. Having never boxed
before, Fred began his boxing
career in 1996 under the
training of his coach, Sgt Candy
Lopez. Here is a list of Fred’s
accomplishments :
1996 – “Baddest Badge in the
Bay” – CHAMPION
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 –
California Police Olympics –
GOLD Medal
2000 – USA Boxing Northern
California Amateur Championships
– CHAMPION
2001 – World Police & Fire Games
– SILVER Medal
Fred also competed in the U.S.
Olympic trials where he suffered
the first loss of his career. He
also fought in the TV series, “
The Contender”. Fred’s boxing
record stands at: 19 Wins, 2
Losses, 17 Knockouts. For his
outstanding athletic
accomplishments in Boxing,
Sergeant Fredrick Kotto is
inducted into the Police Amateur
Athletic Foundation Hall of
Fame.
Captain
Diane Urban
Diane began her career with
the San Jose Police Department
in 1986. She worked Patrol,
Merge and the Intelligence Unit.
She was promoted to Sergeant in
1993. She worked Patrol, the FTO
Program and the Horse Mountain
Unit as a supervisor. She was
promoted to Lieutenant in 2000
and worked Patrol and the
Traffic Investigation / Auto
Theft Unit. She was promoted to
Captain in 2004. As a Captain,
she has worked Patrol, Special
Operations and the Bureau of
Technical Services. Diane was a
3 – time NCAA Division ll
National Champion in the Discus
and was All American in the
Division l NCAA Championships.
She was also a finalist in the
USA Track & Field Nationals from
1992 – 1985. She also competed
at the 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials
in Los Angeles. Diane also
competed in Olympic Lifting and
was the National Champion in
1986. She set a National record
in the Clean & Jerk in 1986.
Diane has competed in the
California Police Olympics, the
California Police & Fire Games
and the World Police & Fire
Games. She has been the World
and the State champion in
Wrist-Wrestling, going
undefeated. She holds records in
the Discus and the shot-put.
Diane’s events include: Discus,
Shot – Put, Javelin, Hammer
Throw, Equestrian, Tug – of –
War, Softball, Bench Press.
Diane has won over 50 GOLD
Medals and more then 100 Medals
overall. For her outstanding
athletic accomplishments,
Captain Diane Urban is inducted
into the Police Amateur Athletic
Foundation Hall of Fame.
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2008 Hall of Fame Dinner / Inductees |
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Sgt. Gary Rosso (Retired)
Gary joined the San Jose Police Department in 1963. Gary, along with a few other officers felt it was important to start a program at the San Jose Police Department to help and encourage officers to get involved in sporting events and participation in the California Police Olympics. Gary was the original President of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation and held that position for 6 years. In 1976, the San Jose Police Department hosted the 10th California Police Olympics. Gary was the Co-Executive Director of the games and was in charge of all athletic events. In 1985, the San Jose Police Department hosted the 1st World Police & Fire Games. There were over 4500 participants from over 15 countries. Again, Gary was the Co-Executive Director and in charge of all athletic events. Gary helped set the standard of excellence for future World Police & Fire Games. For having the fore thought and dedication to form the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation, Sgt. Gary Rosso is the 1st inductee into the Police Amateur Athletic Hall of Fame.
Officer Rod Avery (Retired)
Rod joined the San Jose Police Department in 1971. He joined the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Board of Directors as an original member in 1978, then became the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Secretary in 1980. Rod became President of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation in 1982. Rod was PAAF President when the San Jose Police Department hosted the 1st World Police & Fire Games. Rod became the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Chief Financial Officer in 1986 and kept this position until 1992. Rod organized the 1st San Jose Police Department soccer team and had them participate in the California Police Olympics in Humboldt County. That first team took a silver medal. Rod and his soccer teams won several Silver and Bronze medals at the California Police Olympics. They also participated in the World Police & Fire Games and the International Police Olympics. Once Rod’s body told him to no longer participate in soccer, he listened and changed to participating in Golf. He and his golf partner, Walt Tibbet won several medals in Golf. For being a major driving force in developing athletics within the San Jose Police Department and for establishing the foundation for success of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation, Officer Rod Avery is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Assistant Chief Walt Adkins (Retired)
Walt joined the San Jose Police Department in 1969, and in 1997 he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief. Walt participated in his first California Police Olympics in 1970 in Long Beach. He won a Gold medal in the 120 yard High Hurdles and a Bronze medal in the 4x100 Sprint Relay with Fred Dawson, Mike Nichols and Ton Raines. Walt continued competing in Track & Field throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s. He went undefeated for several years in the Decathlon, 10 Track & Field events in 2 day competition. International and National Police & Fire Olympic events have taken Walt to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Memphis, Tennessee, Hawaii, Vancouver British Columbia and New York City. At the New York Nationals, Walt won a Silver medal finishing 2nd by 11 inches to a 6’5”, 285 lb New York cop who had been a defensive lineman for the New York Jets. Recently, Walt competed in an AAU sanctioned National Push and Pull weight lifting competition in Las Vegas. He tied for First place in the Open Bench Press in the 60 – 65 age group. He lifted 297 lbs which set a record for all Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and Military participants. For his outstanding athletic achievements in both Track & Field and in Basketball, Walt Adkins is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Sgt. Jim Spence (Retired)
Jim the San Jose Police Department in 1970 and was promoted to Sgt. in 1981. Jim participated in his 1st California Police & Fire Games in 1971 in San Francisco playing Basketball and Water Polo. As the Police Olympics grew new sports were introduced. Jim played the first year Soccer and Roller Hockey were introduced. Jim is one of only a few that is versatile enough and good enough to have participated in 9 different California Police Olympic events: Basketball, Water Polo, Fast Pitch Softball, Soccer, Decathlon, Slow Pitch Softball, Golf Volleyball and Roller Hockey. Jim medaled in each of these sports. Jim showed his versatility and sports talent by also participating in the International Police Winter Games, the Canadian Ski Championships and the North American Police Ski Championships. He competed in Slalomn, Giant Slalomn and Downhill. These events have taken Jim to Innsbruck, Austria, Whistler, Canada, and Davos, Switzerland. Jim medaled in each of these winter events. Jim has been a charted member of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation. Jim was elected to the PAAF Board of Directors in 2001 serving a term as Chief Financial Officer. He retired in 2001 and still serves a Director as a member of the PAAF Board. For his outstanding athletic achievements in 9 different Summer Games sports and 3 different Winter Games sports and for his dedication and guidance on the PAAF Board of Directors, Jim is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Sgt. Candy Lopez (Retired)
Candy joined the San Jose Police Department in 1976. Candy was a member of the San Jose Police Department Soccer team for 19 years winning 1 Silver and 5 Bronze medals. As impressive as that is, it pales to his numerous boxing career titles and other sporting accomplishments [download the PDF]. He is the only California Police Olympic competitor to win Gold medals in 3 different decades, the 70’s, the 80’s and the 90’s and the only California Police Olympic competitor to be undefeated over an extended career. Candy was a member of the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Board of Directors from 1983 – 2005, serving a term as Vice-President. For his outstanding Boxing talents in the California Police Olympics, for his outstanding coaching talents with youth in the community, for his outstanding coaching talents with Santa Clara University and San Jose State University and for his outstanding coaching talents with the United States Olympic Team, Sgt. Candy Lopez is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Officer Chacha Ramon
Chacha joined the San Jose Police Department in 1982 and competed in the California Police Olympics for the first time in 1983 in San Diego. Chacha has competed in 16 different California Police Olympics events : 400 meter run, 800 meter run, 5000 meter run, 10k Cross Country Run, ½ Marathon Road Race, 30 Mile Cycling Road Race, Cycling Time Trials, TCA ( Toughest Cop Alive ) Individual Event, TCA ( Toughest Cop Alive ) Team Event with Greg Corver, Triathlon Individual Event, Triathlon Team Event With the late Rich Erickson, Biathlon – Run and Shooting, Volleyball, Softball and Tug of War. Chacha has won 41 Gold, Silver and Bronze California Police Olympic medals. Chacha served on the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Board of Directors from 1988 to 2001, serving a term as Chief Financial Officer. Chacha was the Assistant Executive Director of the 2001 California Police and Fire Games Hosted by the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation and the San Jose Police Department. For her outstanding athletic achievements in 16 different California Police Olympics events, winning 41 medals and for her outstanding work while on the PAAF Board, Chacha is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
Officer Ron Hughes
Ron joined the San Jose Police Department in 1990. Ron has excelled in Wrestling through High School, Jr. College, college and as a San Jose Police Officer. Ron first competed in the California Police Olympics in 1992. Ron’s wrestling accomplishments / medals are numerous [download the PDF]. In 1994 the California Police Olympics introduced Greco Roman Wrestling as a new event. From 1994 to 2003 and again in 2006, Ron never lost a Greco Roman match going undefeated for 10 years. For his outstanding athletic achievements and for his dedication to the sport of Wrestling, Ron is inducted into the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame.
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